I have known Ms. Chery Evans since our days in high school in south Kansas City, Mo. She is a smart, articulate, kind, and extremely trustworthy person. She makes sound, well thought out decisions and always thinks how her actions may affect others. If she believes a decision will adversely impact others she will go another direction to accomplish the task. Chery is a loving mother and faithful spouse with strong family values, willing to forego her own desires for her family. What makes Chery different from others is her determination to get a job done right and get it right the first time. She is relentless, yet cares deeply for others and their desire to improve their life. I served as a United States Marine Corps Officer for 28 years, in peace and combat, on land and at sea, I flew the President of the United States in Marine One for four years and I can state with the utmost confidence that I trust and respect Ms. Chery Evans.